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Practical info — Sellin

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Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Walk down the grand Wilhelmstraße to the pier, and use the free cliffside elevator for the return trip.
  • The pier is most atmospheric in the early morning or late evening when the day-trippers have left.
  • Take a ride on the historic steam train 'Rasender Roland' to explore the neighbouring seaside resorts in a scenic way.
  • The south beach (Südstrand) is often quieter and less windy than the main beach by the pier.
  • Don't forget to visit the diving gondola (Tauchgondel) at the end of the pier for a glimpse into the Baltic Sea's underwater world without getting wet.

🍽 Food

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Fresh Fish Sandwich (Fischbrötchen)

Get one directly from a fishing boat or a stall near the beach. Bismarck herring and Matjes are classic choices.

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Sea Buckthorn (Sanddorn) Products

Try sea buckthorn as a hot juice, in a cake, or as a liqueur. The orange berry grows all along the coast and is rich in vitamins.

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Smoked Fish (Räucherfisch)

Look for local smokehouses to try freshly smoked eel, halibut, or mackerel, often straight from the smoker.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Amber Jewellery

The Wilhelmstraße is lined with jewellers and small shops selling the 'Gold of the Baltic Sea' in many forms.

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Local Art and Pottery

Browse the small boutiques and galleries for maritime-themed paintings, handmade pottery, and unique souvenirs.

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Lake Sellin (Selliner See)

Take a walk or a bike ride around this inland lake, which provides a tranquil alternative to the busy beach.

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High Cliff Path (Hochuferweg)

Hike the scenic cliff path towards Baabe or Göhren through the beech forest, enjoying wide-open views of the sea.

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Peace Hill (Friedensberg)

A small, quiet park on a hill with a memorial stone and benches, well-suited for a peaceful break from the crowds.

Sellin is one of the most prominent seaside resorts on the island of Rügen, best known for its 394-meter-long pier, which was reconstructed in 1998 based on the 1906 historical model. Wilhelmstraße, lined with magnificently restored villas in the resort architecture style, leads directly to the steep coast, where a grand staircase or an elevator descends to the beach. The resort gives fine sandy beaches and direct access to the Granitz, a forested highland featuring the famous hunting lodge. Visitors appreciate the combination of sophisticated flair and natural experiences. The Rasender Roland, a historic narrow-gauge steam train, connects Sellin with the neighboring towns of Binz and Göhren. Culinarilly, fresh Baltic cod and herring dominate the menus of local restaurants. The best time for beachgoers is from June to August, while spring and autumn are convenient for hikes along the coast or through the beech forests of the Granitz.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

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Avg °C223711151819161174
Rain mm644844344757777361676164

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Geography

Population
2,358
Coordinates
54.38333, 13.69167

Facts

  • Sellin Pier (394m length)
  • Rügen Island, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
  • Bäderarchitektur style villas
  • Rasender Roland steam train stop
  • Diving gondola at the pier head
  • Near Biosphere Reserve SE Rügen
  • Steep coast with elevator access
  • Historic Wilhelmstraße street

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Sights in the town Sellin (11)

Hundestrand🎡 recreation

A designated beach area for visitors with dogs in the Baltic resort of Sellin.

Vitambiance SPA & Health Resort🎡 recreation

Vitambiance SPA & Health Resort in Sellin has seawater therapy.

AHOI! RÜGEN🎡 recreation

A modern water park and sauna complex located in the southeast of Rügen island.

🕒 PH,Mo-Su 11:00-21:00

Bockwindmühle Altensien📍 landmark

Historic post windmill in Altensien on the island of Rügen.

Seefahrerhaus🏛 museum

The Seefahrerhaus in Sellin is a museum in a historic seafarer's house.

Ufersicht Waldhalle🌿 nature

The Ufersicht Waldhalle is a forest terrace with a view of the coast.

Gnadenkirche⛪ religious

Evangelical church in Sellin, built in 1906 in Baltic resort style.

Mönchgut-Tor📍 landmark

The Mönchgut-Tor in Sellin is a historic gate building.

Tauchgondel Sellin📍 landmark

The Sellin diving gondola is an underwater observation gondola near the pier.

🕒 Apr, May, Sep, Oct Mo-Su 10:00 - 19:30; Jun-Aug Mo-Su 10:00-

Kapelle Maria Meeresstern⛪ religious

Catholic chapel Mary Star of the Sea in Sellin on Rügen.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most famous landmark of Sellin?
The Sellin pier (Seebrücke) with its magnificent bridge house is the most photographed structure on Rügen.
What is Wilhelmstraße in Sellin?
Sellin's grand street with many villas in the resort architecture style, leading directly down to the pier.
Is there a water park in Sellin?
Yes, AHOI! Rügen is a large water park with slides and a sauna world for rainy days.
Can you go in a diving gondola in Sellin?
Yes, at the end of the Sellin pier, there is a diving gondola that takes visitors down to the seabed.
How do you reach Sellin?
By car via the Rügen Bridge, by bus, or by the 'Rasender Roland' steam train.
Sellin: where is it located?
Sellin is located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.
Sellin: what is there to see?
Highlights include Hundestrand, Vitambiance SPA & Health Resort, AHOI! RÜGEN.
Sellin: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Sellin: why is it worth visiting?
Sellin is one of the most prominent seaside resorts on the island of Rügen, best known for its 394-meter-long pier, which was reconstructed in 1998 based on the 1906 historical model.
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